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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his term, making his usual rounds and thanking everyone for their efforts in promoting peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic during these challenging times.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and the first lady visited Massachusetts for their usual Thanksgiving routine. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket and also called members of the armed services. This has been a family tradition for them since 1975.
During a rainy day on the island, President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station and interacted with the officers on duty, smiling and exchanging baseball caps. He also walked through the hall with his grandson Beau. Residents stayed indoors during the rain.
The president spent time thinking about the current political atmosphere in the United States and encouraged Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic stories, and be mindful of what news they are consuming.
Joe Biden commented on recent polls showing that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction. He believes this is due to fewer people relying on traditional news sources and the negative outlook often portrayed on television.
He mentioned that there could be a reason for that. When you watch TV, there isn’t much positive news being broadcasted.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged that President-elect Donald J. Trump may face challenges ahead. He suggested that Congress might push for adjustments to some of Mr. Trump’s plans and also expressed some reservations about his successor’s recent ideas.
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